Parties Complain About Theft Of Political Signs – Brevard NC

Both major political parties are claiming the theft of signs. (Times photo by Derek McKissock)

The local Democratic and Republican political parties are complaining about stolen political signs, something that brings with it a criminal charge.

On Monday, Aubrey Woodard, chairman of the Transylvania County Republican Party, said he'd received reports of stolen signs from residents in the Pisgah Forest, Little River, Williamson Creek, Lake Toxaway and Dunn's Rock areas.

"We do not want to seek prosecution of individuals breaking the federal law protecting political signs, but we will send 'cease and desist' letters to those who have been identified with copies to our county sheriff i...